Monster will not support unpaid internships on job site
24 April 2013
Job site Monster.co.uk has pledged that it will not allow the advertisement of unpaid internships on its website.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013
Job site Monster.co.uk has pledged that it will not allow the advertisement of unpaid internships on its website.
This follows a recently-announced investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) into 100 companies believed to be breaking the law through their use of unpaid interns. Earlier this year, former cabinet minister Hazel Blears tabled a bill – ultimately unsuccessful – looking to make the advertising of unpaid internships illegal.
Andrew Sumner, Monster’s managing director, UK & Ireland, says: “A healthy future economy relies on the investment businesses make in young people and we believe it’s important not to take advantage of those desperate to get a foot on the career ladder.”
Blears has congratulated Monster on their stance, adding: “It is time we all took action to stop this exploitation and I would urge other companies and organisations to follow Monster's lead.”
Job site Monster.co.uk has pledged that it will not allow the advertisement of unpaid internships on its website.
This follows a recently-announced investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) into 100 companies believed to be breaking the law through their use of unpaid interns. Earlier this year, former cabinet minister Hazel Blears tabled a bill – ultimately unsuccessful – looking to make the advertising of unpaid internships illegal.
Andrew Sumner, Monster’s managing director, UK & Ireland, says: “A healthy future economy relies on the investment businesses make in young people and we believe it’s important not to take advantage of those desperate to get a foot on the career ladder.”
Blears has congratulated Monster on their stance, adding: “It is time we all took action to stop this exploitation and I would urge other companies and organisations to follow Monster's lead.”
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